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#1 #1 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Langston University Langston, OK Each year, Langston University awards around 58 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Corrections, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 760–1,040 Median Starting Salary $48,377
#2 #2 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI At Lake Superior State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,340 Median Starting Salary $51,918
#3 #3 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Baker College Owosso, MI Each year, Baker College grants about 170 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 960–1,160 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#4 #4 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Jackson College Jackson, MI At Jackson College, only one major is offered: Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#5 #5 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Mid-State Technical College Wisconsin Rapids, WI At Mid-State Technical College, only two majors are offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#6 #6 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. North Central State College Mansfield, OH At North Central State College, only one major is offered: Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#7 #7 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Holmes Community College Goodman, MS Annually, Holmes Community College grants about 129 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Pre-Nursing Studies, Business/Commerce, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#8 #8 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Austin Community College District Austin, TX At Austin Community College District, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#9 #9 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Citrus College Glendora, CA At Citrus College, only one major is offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#10 #10 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus Gallup, NM At the University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus, the most popular majors students study are General Studies, Physical Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#11 #11 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. San Antonio College San Antonio, TX At San Antonio College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Usually, 39 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse annually. view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#12 #12 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Mountain Empire Community College Big Stone Gap, VA At Mountain Empire Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#13 #13 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE Annually, Northeast Community College awards around 45 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#14 #14 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Delta College University Center, MI At Delta College, only one major is offered: Welding Technology/Welder. Usually, 38 students receive a degree in Welding Technology/Welder annually. view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#15 #15 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Solano Community College Fairfield, CA At Solano Community College, only one major is offered: Biomedical Technology/Technician. Usually, 16 students are awarded a degree in Biomedical Technology/Technician every year. view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#16 #16 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH At Sinclair Community College, only one major is offered: Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#17 #17 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Fresno City College Fresno, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#18 #18 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus Los Lunas, NM Every year, the University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus awards about 21 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#19 #19 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO Every year, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City grants about 1193 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#20 #20 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston, MS At Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, the most popular majors students study are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#21 #21 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#22 #22 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Lemoore College Lemoore, CA Annually, Lemoore College grants around 235 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#23 #23 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Lorain County Community College Elyria, OH At Lorain County Community College, only one major is offered: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#24 #24 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA Annually, the College of the Sequoias grants around 593 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#25 #25 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Montcalm Community College Sidney, MI At Montcalm Community College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#26 #26 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Coalinga College Coalinga, CA Every year, Coalinga College grants about 157 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, Crop Production, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#27 #27 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Johnstown, PA At Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Business/Commerce, General, Education, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College grants 67 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#28 #28 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto Salida, CA Annually, San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto grants about 19 degrees to students majoring in Electrician, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Medical/Clinical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant/Specialist, and Pharmacy Technician/Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#29 #29 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Cayuga County Community College Auburn, NY At Cayuga County Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#30 #30 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Reedley College Reedley, CA At Reedley College, only one major is offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#31 #31 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario Ontario, CA At San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, and Electrician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#32 #32 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#33 #33 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#34 #34 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI At Oakland Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Oakland Community College awards 363 degrees annually to graduating Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#35 #35 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Bay Mills Community College Brimley, MI At Bay Mills Community College, only one major is offered: Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#36 #36 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Imperial Valley College Imperial, CA Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#37 #37 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA At Chaffey College, only one major is offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#38 #38 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA At Rio Hondo College, only one major is offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#39 #39 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Wytheville Community College Wytheville, VA At Wytheville Community College, only one major is offered: Construction Trades, General. Typically, 11 students receive a degree in Construction Trades, General every year. view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#40 #40 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Moraine Park Technical College Fond du Lac, WI At Moraine Park Technical College, only two majors are offered: Tool and Die Technology/Technician, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#41 #41 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Clark State College Springfield, OH At Clark State College, only three majors are offered: Engineering/Industrial Management, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, Web Page, and Digital/Multimedia and......view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#42 #42 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Central Arizona College Coolidge, AZ Annually, Central Arizona College awards about 206 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biological and Physical Sciences, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#43 #43 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Cabrillo College Aptos, CA Every year, Cabrillo College awards about 732 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#44 #44 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#45 #45 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. SUNY Westchester Community College Valhalla, NY Every year, SUNY Westchester Community College awards about 285 degrees to those majoring in Humanities/Humanistic Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,090–1,260 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#46 #46 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Clovis Community College Fresno, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#47 #47 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH Each year, Cuyahoga Community College District awards about 1164 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#48 #48 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Sierra College Rocklin, CA At Sierra College, the most popular majors students study are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Social Sciences, General, and Biological and Physical Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#49 #49 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Hill College Hillsboro, TX At Hill College, only one major is offered: Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#50 #50 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA Annually, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia grants about 101 degrees to those studying Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Construction Management....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#51 #51 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Merritt College Oakland, CA At Merritt College, only one major is offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. Usually, 14 students receive a degree in Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer every year. view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#52 #52 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Lansing Community College Lansing, MI Every year, Lansing Community College awards about 421 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#53 #53 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. De Anza College Cupertino, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#54 #54 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA At Southwestern College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#55 #55 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Grossmont College El Cajon, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#56 #56 Best College for Corrections in the U.S. Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA At Bakersfield College, only one major is offered: Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
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About Corrections

Corrections programs prepare individuals to study the theories and principles, of correctional science and to function as professional corrections officers and other workers in public and/or private incarceration facilities.

For all the 568 degrees awarded in Corrections per year, the majority of them are All. Out of the 279 students graduating with degrees at the Associates degree level across the US, 33% percent identify as men and 67% percent identify as women. While students at schools all over the US study Corrections, California has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Corrections is $40,800.

Popularity of Corrections Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Corrections degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

For Corrections majors, some of the most in demand careers include Correctional Officers and Jailers, First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives and First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers. Not only that, Corrections graduates may land a top paying job, such as First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives or First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Corrections majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Corrections majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

279

Female Students

186 (66%)

Male Students

93 (33%)

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